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Nicky Shaw

Nicky Shaw

Nicky started working as a Newswatch reporter in December 2024 after graduating with a Bachelor of Journalism and a minor in Environmental and Climate Humanities from Carleton University.

Previously, she worked as a casual reporter and editor for CBC Thunder Bay. Aligning with her passion for covering global environmental and humanitarian issues, she has worked to develop in-depth multimedia content to share the diverse experiences of those in Northwestern Ontario, especially those often left with little voice in the media. She also has practical knowledge covering stories from other various topics, including science, business, policy, entertainment and culture.

Recent Work by Nicky

Farmers urge consumers to support the local economy

Farmers urge consumers to support the local economy

Northwestern Ontario farmers say to shop local amid rising tariffs.
'Forcefully beaten for nothing': Thunder Bay man accuses police of assault

'Forcefully beaten for nothing': Thunder Bay man accuses police of assault

Brandon Chicoine says its absolutely ridiculous it happened in the first place and the officer should not have used so much force.
Nipigon looks to create a new cemetery with Red Rock

Nipigon looks to create a new cemetery with Red Rock

The cemetery is planned for the future when the township's existing cemetery runs out of space.
‘You name it, we cover it’: 2025 Spring Farm Conference kicks off in Thunder Bay

‘You name it, we cover it’: 2025 Spring Farm Conference kicks off in Thunder Bay

The conference will continue until Thursday evening.
Nipigon looking at tax levy increase upwards of 5 per cent

Nipigon looking at tax levy increase upwards of 5 per cent

A public meeting to discuss the 2025 budget with township residents is planned for early May.
Bay Village Coffee smashes heart cookie fundraising goal

Bay Village Coffee smashes heart cookie fundraising goal

They thought they might make $500 or $1000 in donations the year they started doing the fundraiser, says owner Alan Forbes, but here they are five years later at $100K.
Thunder Bay’s PDR Polar Bear Plunge raises over $155K

Thunder Bay’s PDR Polar Bear Plunge raises over $155K

Organizers said donations would be definitely over $150,000 for the year, ‘which is fantastic.’
Students showcase their French at St. Patrick High School

Students showcase their French at St. Patrick High School

While competitors hoped to win, they said participants were super talented and the competition was 'pretty wild.'
OPP seek aid finding vehicle involved in parking lot hit-and-run

OPP seek aid finding vehicle involved in parking lot hit-and-run

The collision occurred with a parked vehicle in a Safeway parking lot last Thursday.
PDR Polar Bear Plunge set to reach $1M in donations

PDR Polar Bear Plunge set to reach $1M in donations

The fundraiser is now only a few thousand away from the big milestone.
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